The Districts

Within the Downtown Wabash district, there are two other districts: Wabash Cultural District & National Downtown Wabash Historic District.

Downtown Wabash is 2.5 miles of walkable terrain. The boundaries are Hill Street along the influential railway tracks on the north, Carroll Street on the west, Paradise Spring Park on the east, and the Wabash River on the south. A unique characteristic is the community’s hilly topography. It includes two sub-districts with custom boundaries and unique purposes.

Historic Wabash

Downtown Wabash

Downtown Wabash is 100 acres of walkable terrain. The boundaries are Hill Street along the influential railway tracks on the north, Carroll Street on the west, Paradise Spring Park on the east, and the Wabash River on the south. A unique characteristic is the community’s hilly topography. Standing at the District’s entrance, you can see the entire District unfolding before your eyes!

Cultural District

Wabash Cultural District

The two mile perimeter of the Downtown District is the same as the Wabash Cultural District. Filled with arts and culture assets, Downtown Wabash is one of only 12 Indiana Cultural Districts in the state. The District is filled with cultural assets such as a world-class performing arts center, miles of community bike trails, numerous public art pieces, new housing developments, and boutiques. It is a treat for your visual and cultural palette! Click here for more info.

Downtown Wabash District

National Downtown Wabash Historic District

The National Register of Historic Places designated Downtown Wabash in 1986 because of its architectural significance. The Downtown Wabash Historic District encompasses 27 contributing buildings in the central business district of Wabash, roughly bounded by Hill, Wabash, Canal, and Miami Streets. It developed between 1840 and 1920, and includes representative examples of Italianate, Romanesque Revival, and Second Empire style architecture. Facade improvements in this district are under the jurisdiction.

Wabash Historic District Buildings

Located in the district are the separately listed James M. Amoss Building and Solomon Wilson Building. Other notable buildings include the E.M. Conner Building (1897), Back Saddlery and Harness Shop (1845), Wabash Loan and Trust Company (1927), Bradley Block (1901), Busick Block (1882), Eagles Building (1906), the Plain Dealer Building (1897), S.J. Payne Block (1898), J.C. Penney’s (1920), National Block (1876), Sheriff’s House and Jail (1879), Memorial Hall (1899), U.S. Post Office (1911-1912), Wabash County Courthouse (1878), Shively Block (1897), and Wabash City Hall (1883-1884).